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BXI 3945

2016 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,789 mi
Last recorded38,789 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 3945
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 38,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 37,538 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 36,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 35,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 30,656 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 24,740 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 21,376 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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BXI 3945 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BXI 3945, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BXI 3945 registered?

BXI 3945 is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is BXI 3945 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BXI 3945 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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